Who We Are

Dorothy Andrews PhD Student Media Psychology

The Strength of Psychology & Community The Media Psychology program takes great pride in two things: our roots in psychology and the strength of our community. Psychology is the distinguishing piece of our program. Where other mediarelated programs focus on process or isolate media from human experience, media psychology looks for the ‘why,’ integrating the expertise in psychology with in-depth knowledge of media and technology. As part of a community of media psychologists, students explore the ways in which cognition, emotion, social factors, and the environment play a role in how people design, create, consume, use, and share media content and media experiences. Bridging research with practice, students develop the skills to anticipate social impact, encourage engagement, increase awareness and look for solutions to local and global problems. Media Psychology at Fielding Our students come from a variety of professional experiences and academic backgrounds with the common goal of making a difference by applying

Love What You Do

Psychology The Media Psychology program is part of Fielding’s School of Psychology, reflecting its deep root in psychological theory and practice. Media psychology students have access to a wide range of faculty who are experts in the fields of cognition, social behaviors, human development, narrative and neuroscience.

Personalized Study At Fielding, students are assigned faculty mentors to help them tailor their degrees to follow their passions, career goals and research interests.

Making a Mark From digital marketers and educators to healthcare professionals and social advocates, students find a home in media psychology and leave ready to change their lives and impact others.

psychological science to media and technology. There is no “right” background, only the passion to explore, discover and help define a new and evolving field. Balance Your Studies with Your Busy Life You don’t have to move or quit your job to study at Fielding. Coursework is offered in a distributed environment, making it possible for you to balance your studies with the demands of work, family, and community commitments. There are also opportunities to network and collaborate with faculty and peers both online and in-person.

Personalize Your Learning Experience As a student, you will work with faculty mentors to build a curriculum that supports your interests and helps you build the skills you need to achieve your professional and personal goals. The things you care about— whether educating people about the homeless or understanding the impact of personal biodata on identity—drive your research. The faculty is here to inform, guide and support. You lead.